Buses to and from Naples Airport
Naples Airport (NAP) - also known as Naples-Capodichino Airport or Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli, is Italy's fourth busiest international airport, with millions of passengers arriving and departing each year. The airport is located roughly 2.5 miles from the center of Naples.
If you're flying to or from Naples, there’s a good chance you’ll need to travel to or from Naples Airport. Don’t worry – it's easy to get there using public transport.
Read on to learn more about buying Naples Airport bus tickets, timetables, and possible connections.
What's in this guide?
- I’m traveling from Naples Airport to Naples city center
- I’m traveling from Naples city center to Naples Airport
- Where should I travel next after Naples?
- Frecciarossa + ferry services from Naples
- I’m traveling from Naples Airport to another Italian destination
- How to buy shuttle bus tickets online
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to get from Naples Airport to Naples by bus
Flying into Naples Airport? To get to the city center, you can use public transport such as the dedicated Alibus shuttle bus.
Buses from Naples Airport
If you’ve landed at Naples Airport and you need to get to the city center, you can take the Alibus shuttle bus. Alibus operates a dedicated shuttle bus service running straight from the airport to central Naples and Naples port.
- First bus from the airport: 5:30 am
- Last bus from the airport: 12:00 am (midnight)
The journey from Naples Airport to Piazza Garibaldi (the bus stop outside Naples Central Station) takes around 15 minutes on an Alibus service. If you’re traveling onwards to the port, journey times are around 35 minutes. Buses run around every 15 minutes.
You can buy tickets for Alibus services in USD with Trainline. Simply head to our Journey Planner to get started, or see our guide to buying bus tickets to and from Naples Airport below.
It’s also possible to buy tickets from the ticket machines at the airport, but we’d recommend booking in advance online so you’re prepared – and skip the lines!
There are also local bus services to cities in the Campania region from the airport. These depart from the P Bus stop next to the P1 parking area at the airport.
How to get from Naples city center to Naples Airport by bus
Flying from Naples Airport and not sure how to get there? We’ve got you covered!
Buses to Naples Airport
If you’re leaving Naples and taking a flight to your next destination, you’ll need to get to Naples Airport. You can take a shuttle bus service from Naples city center direct to the airport.
Alibus shuttle bus services leave from Naples port and from outside Napoli Centrale (Naples Central Station). If you’re traveling from the port, it’ll take around 35 minutes to get to the airport. Trips from Napoli Centrale to the airport take around 15 minutes. Buses run around every 15 minutes.
- First bus from the port: 5:30 am
- First bus from Naples Central Station: 5:10 am
- Last bus from the port: 11:20 pm
- Last bus from Naples Central Station: 11:30 pm
You can buy tickets for Alibus services in USD with Trainline. Simply head to our Journey Planner to get started, or see our guide to buying bus tickets to and from Naples Airport below.
Where should I travel next after Naples?
Sure, you might have had a good time in Naples, but your Italian adventure doesn’t have to stop there. Why not check out some of these trips below?
Naples to Florence
Travel direct from Naples to Florence on a Frecciarossa or Italo train and you could be in Florence in under 3 hours! Simply board a train in Naples, then sit back and relax as you’re whisked through Italy to Florence (that’s Firenze to the locals!)
Be sure to check if your train departs from Naples Central or Napoli Afragola and pick the departure station that suits you best – we've got all the information in our Journey Planner.
If you’re looking for travel inspiration, check out our Florence guides:
Naples to Milan
You can travel by train from Naples to Milan – with no changes needed! The fastest Frecciarossa and Italo trains can take under 5 hours to make this journey. Since it’s a direct route, all you need to do is find your seat and take in the views (or just have a nap, we won’t judge).
You’ll likely arrive at Milano Centrale station - and traveling from city center to city center means you can head out of the train station straight into the action, with no need to worry about airport transfers.
Check out our guides to exploring Milan, Italy:
Naples to Bari
Traveling from Naples to Bari Centrale takes around 4 hours, with one transfer between a regional Trenitalia train and a Frecciarossa train (usually in Caserta).
Whether you just want to wander around the Old Town, marvel at the architecture of the cathedral and basilica, or relax by the sea with a spritz – Bari is a great Italian destination.
If you need more convincing, read our guide on what to see and do in Bari, Italy – including the best day trips you can do by train!
Frecciarossa + ferry services from Naples
If you want to get a taste of the island life, you’re in luck! You can take a ferry from Naples to islands such as Capri, Ischia and Procida all year round thanks to Alilauro and SNAV. The best part? You can buy a combined Trenitalia train and ferry ticket!
If you’re traveling from another Italian city to Naples, you can book a high-speed Frecciarossa train to Naples and the onward ferry travel to your chosen island destination together.
Check out our dedicated pages on SNAV and Alilauro for more information on all the destinations you can travel to and how to buy combined train + ferry tickets.
How to get from Naples Airport to other Italian destinations by train
Traveling from Naples Airport to Rome, Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast? Keep reading for more information on how to get there by train.
Landed at Naples Airport and planning onward travel to Rome, Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast? We’ve got you covered.
First, for all of these journeys, you’ll need to take an Alibus service to Napoli Centrale station (Naples Central Station). This is where high-speed trains depart from.
Traveling to Rome
Once you’re at Napoli Centrale, take a Frecciarossa or Italo train to Roma Termini train station. It’ll take just over an hour, and you’ll arrive in Rome city center. Perfect if you’re looking for a sightseeing day trip, or just a practical way to travel between these two popular Italian destinations. See our page on traveling from Naples to Rome for more information and book your tickets in advance.
Traveling to Pompeii
From Napoli Centrale, you can hop on a regional Trenitalia train to Pompeii. The journey from Naples to Pompeii takes around 40 minutes. Learn more about the trip in our dedicated guide on how to get from Naples to Pompeii, or learn all you need to know about Pompeii.
Traveling to the Amalfi Coast
Traveling from Naples to Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi (the first town on the Amalfi Coast) can take around an hour on the fastest services. You can take a regional train or a high-speed Frecciarossa train to Salerno, and then hop on a bus from Salerno to Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi. The bus is included in your train ticket. See our Journey Planner for more information, times and prices.
We doubt you’ll need it, but here’s our round-up of the best things to do in Positano and the Amalfi Coast.
How to buy Naples Airport bus tickets
For travel between Naples Airport and central Naples, you can buy a ticket online. We’ll show you how.
Buying Naples Airport bus tickets online
To buy an Alibus shuttle bus ticket for a journey to or from Naples Airport, you can use our Journey Planner. We’ll show you a range of times, so you can pick the option that best suits you.
How to buy an Alibus bus ticket online with Trainline:
- Head to our Journey Planner at the top of the page
- Enter your origin and destination stations (e.g. ‘Napoli Centrale’ and ‘Napoli Capodichino Aeroporto’)
- Enter your preferred journey date and time, plus passenger types
- Click ‘Get times and tickets’
- When the planner loads, click on the ‘Bus’ tab
- Choose a time that suits you
- Check the journey details to make sure the bus leaves from and arrives at your preferred stops (psst: Napoli Garabaldi is the stop opposite Napoli Centrale station)
- Continue and enter passenger details
- Continue to checkout and pay in USD!
- Relax knowing your airport transfer is booked in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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